{
  "id": 14248662,
  "title": "UAE universities must change to equip students in AI age, say leaders and students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/uae-universities-must-change-to-equip-students-in-ai-age-say-leaders-14248662",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:34:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/uae-universities-must-change-to-equip-students-in-ai-age-say-leaders-and-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE universities must urgently adapt their curricula and teaching methods to remain relevant in the age of artificial intelligence, according to acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar. Speaking at the Zayed Education Foundation’s Partnerships for the Future event, Dr Al Awar emphasized the rapid pace of change in economies and job markets, driven by emerging technologies such as AI, which are transforming the skills employers demand. He stressed the necessity of closer collaboration between universities and industry, as well as the redesign of curricula and skills development for both faculty and students. The UAE's vision for higher education prioritizes a future-ready, globally competitive ecosystem that aligns with student, economic, and societal needs. An updated guidebook for the Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework was released earlier this year, following consultations with over 700 higher education representatives nationwide. Student perspectives also highlight the importance of practical, hands-on experiences over traditional metrics. Ruwwad Zayed Scholars Noor Odeh and Jassem Alkhoori both advocate for a shift towards skills-based education, arguing that the future of higher learning should focus on empowering students with the tools to innovate and contribute meaningfully to their communities.",
  "summary": "UAE universities must overhaul their courses and teaching methods to keep pace with artificial intelligence and the rapidly changing demands of the jobs market, the acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has said. Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar called for closer collaboration between universities and industry. He warned that emerging technologies were transforming the skills…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE universities must change to equip students in AI age, say leaders and students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/uae-universities-must-change-to-equip-students-in-ai-age-say-leaders",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:34:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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